Forgotten Reflections: A War Story, By Young-Im Lee
This wonderful story reflects on both war and culture in a
way that leads you to feel a sense of wonder about the ancient world: South Korea.
While investigating her heritage, a young woman discovers that her
grandmother’s past is as intriguing as it is incredible. Jia becomes entirely
devoted to her dying grandmother’s story and, as a reader, you’re lucky enough
to be invited on a journey back in time that plunges you into a wonderful
world. As the title suggests, this world is a tumultuous one that delivers as
much action, sadness and suspense as it does joy.
Perhaps my favourite aspect of “Forgotten Reflections,” is
the way that Lee presents seemingly insignificant aspects of civilisation, such
as the crafting of blank paper and carving of musical instruments. These
industries, which could almost be considered as personal hobbies in the modern
western world, embody the values and difficulties of our ancestors. If we
further inspect the crafting of blank paper as an example, Lee poses the question:
What would happen if we could not communicate with our loved ones? Such an
advanced and fascinating concept is a welcome treat in indie ebooks, and you’ll
thank Lee, as I did, when you have the opportunity to explore a range of
similar ideas in the war-torn, but still magical, realm of South Korea.
Highlights!
Structure: Visualise the contrasting zeitgeists of the
modern world and rural South Korea after The Second World War
Characters: A host of deep, developing characters exist in
this novel that will give you an entire community of voices and opinions to
which you may listen or recoil.
Themes: The strongest and most prevalent highlight in
“Forgotten Reflections,” is the blend of past and present themes that will
leave you questioning the future of a nation that certainly deserves your
utmost attention.
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